Issue 32 Web Edition
Winter 08/09
The meetings will be held at St. Andrews Church Hall,
Starbeck, Harrogate at 2pm. On the fourth Friday of
the month, unless otherwise stated.
27th February “History and Work of the RNLI”
Speaker: Mrs Nora Mayes
27th March “Secrets of York Minster”
Speaker: Derek Harker
24th April “Richard III”
Speaker; Mrs Sandra Wadley
29th May “The Unfinished Email”
NB date changed Speaker: Phil O’Hare
26th June “Gardening for Wildlife”
Speaker: Carolyn Vickery
Bookings for this visit must close on 1st March so that we can obtain the best price. A deposit of £10.00 is needed to secure your place (by cheque made payable to Harrogate U3A). Booking forms are available at U3A open meetings or from Brian Wood (email: . The overall cost of the visit is likely to be less than £20 per person. This will include coach travel from Harrogate/Knaresborough, a stopover in Richmond, entry to the Bowes Museum plus a guided tour of the museum. Don't delay. THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE.
Sir, Please can you convey the following message to the members.
I understand that as yet nobody has come forward to stand for the office of Chairman in September. It may seem a long way to September, but a new Chairman (not necessarily male) would find it advantageous to have some experience of the committee and their activities, so the sooner such a person is found the better.
It may be that a potential Chairman feels that they are too new to the U3A but new members bring new ideas and enthusiasms. It may be that members think ‘well I’ve retired now and I’m just going to sit back and do the activities I am interested in’.
But most of us have had a busy working life prior to joining. It should also be remembered that all of the Officers, Committee, Group Leaders and our communication team of Editors and Web master, who keep the U3A running, are all retired volunteers who give their time willingly and freely. Why not join them?
Volunteer for the office of Chairman now and become involved in the running of the U3A. It’s a very rewarding role, as are all of the roles within the U3A, and you’ll get to know lots of the members.
We Need You!!
David Broadley (Chairman 2003-